Sunday after services we had dinner with (from left) Shay, me, Chuck, Tarrin, Pastor’s Ralph, Dawn and Jesus and Mark. Minister Guno was also with us but he had to leave early. It was a great time of fellowship and it gave us a chance to say goodbye. Mark and Shay left early Monday morning to return to their homes.

That evening Tarrin went out with her new friend Carmin. So this picture is Tarrin parallel parking in Times Square! She was pretty proud of herself.

Monday after going over our schedule for travel we decided to leave New York on Tuesday morning. That left us with an open evening Monday, so Pastor Ralph called a few friends from the church to set up a presentation.

We met at Iris’ apartment (thanks Iris you have a great apartment and you are a wonderful hostess!) and had some food beforehand. Lots of questions and interest and I loved spending our last night here with good friends.

Leaving Tuesday morning was not easy – God brought such beautiful, wonderful, gifted people into our lives this week and I feel so blessed. We’ve had great conversations, opportunities to share our lives and get to know one another. We didn’t say goodbye, but see you later. Pastor Ralph – fuhget about it – I’ll miss hearing that!